Sony 300 - Manual (Page 34)

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Focus switch
Before taking an image, you have to check that the
Focus switch is in the desired position. As there can be
some differences between what is seen through the
Viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a
range closer than 1.5m, it is recommended that you use
the LCD monitor to compose the shot.
There are 3 kinds of focus options in the STILL IMAGE mode.
Macro ( ) focus mode
The focus range is 0.19m ~ 0.21m. A Macro/Portrait
icon ( ) will display on the LCD monitor when
you select this focus mode.
To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.19m ~ 0.21m.
NOTICE
To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 0.8m ~ 1.6m.
NOTICE
Portrait( ) focus mode
The focus range is 0.8m ~ 1.6m. A Macro/Portrait icon ( ) will display on the LCD monitor
when you select this focus mode.
Normal( ) focus mode
The focus range is 1.2m ~ infinity.
No icons will display on the LCD monitor when you select this focus mode.
To prevent the image from being dim, maintain the focus range at 1.2m ~ infinity.
NOTICE